Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla cuts 3 major departments

Thank you, Rush! On Wed, May 1, 2024, 8:05 AM Rush via EV wrote: > David - > > Your prejudice against Tesla is so evident and overwhelming. I think that > it is > actually very counterproductive to the EV world. It seems to me that you're > engaging in partisan politics, and that by

Re: [EVDL] need new home ESVE

IMHO, the sooner we get away from J1772 and all other anti-ev inspired standards, the better. I've used many J1772 to Tesla adapters for about 10 years now and never had a failure. OP mentioned a low price for a mobile connector; I have not seen such a low price. The Wall Connector has been

Re: [EVDL] Tesla accepting CCS

Yes, hate for Musk seems to dominate. Here and elsewhere. Despite his obvious skills and MANY successes. I am confounded. On Sat, Dec 17, 2022, 10:11 Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > Somewhere painful? CCS would be more painful there. After using all three > standards, Tesla is clearly superior

Re: [EVDL] $7.5bn for ev charging stations across the US

Tesla's goal is to hasten the adoption electric vehicles. The others goal is to delay adoption. On Sat, Feb 12, 2022, 14:16 paul dove via EV wrote: > The other car companies got the same tax credits as Tesla and they built > zero public chargers > > > Sent from AT Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > On

Re: [EVDL] New subject: Cheap Level 2 EVSE

You might consider putting the unit in a steel securable box. Maybe with a wire mesh window so the user can see the lights on the unit. I guess the cost of the steel box would be would cover the difference between a proper wall mount and the portable. On the other hand the portable is available.

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 108, Issue 3

I believe V2H WILL be TREMENDOUS selling point. On Mon, Oct 4, 2021, 10:08 paul dove via EV wrote: >Well, that is a little presumptuous. I never claimed no one needed it. > I claimed it wold not be a selling point for EV's. Not enough people are in > that situation to make a difference in

Re: [EVDL] Include in events: "EV to power your home"

You are assuming that your grid will be as reliable in the future as it has been in the past. On Thu, Sep 30, 2021, 12:06 PM paul dove via EV wrote: > I doubt very seriously if that’s a significant selling point. My power > went out maybe 5 times in 40 years. Besides why would I use my car

Re: [EVDL] Hydrogen Highway to nowhere!

I did not read the link to article. But I feel compelled to remind all that we cannot rely on mainstream media for accurate reports on especially Tesla. On Fri, Aug 20, 2021, 10:13 Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > From the LA Times: > >

Re: [EVDL] hydrogen isn't green, after all

I've been trying to think of some advantages mark. But I've come up empty. Help us out! On Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 14:32 Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: > I guess no one sees *any* advantages? I wonder why? Is everyone using the > same 20 year old information that some are using? Believing some of the

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: NHTSA to investigate Tesla / Emergency Vehicle Crashes

A tempest in a teapot. A fine example of inaccurate and biased reporting. On Wed, Aug 18, 2021, 10:12 Willie McKemie wrote: > > On Wed, Aug 18, 2021, 10:03 jim--- via EV wrote: > >> >> > The US government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla´s driver- >> > assistance system known as

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: NHTSA to investigate Tesla / Emergency Vehicle Crashes

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021, 10:03 jim--- via EV wrote: > > > The US government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla´s driver- > > assistance system known as Autopilot after a series of collisions with > > parked emergency vehicles. > > Whether there is an issue that makes it more likely for a

Re: [EVDL] electric riding mowers? =Ryobi variable speed?

I've never seen one for sale in this area. Else I likely would have one since I have a good 36v lithium solution. I don't think Bob is up to doing much repair. On Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 12:34 EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: > Many of the GE Elec-Trak electric lawn tractors from the 1970s are

[EVDL] Fwd: New York Times article about teen death by Tesla pic up truck on auto pilot is click bait.

-- Forwarded message - From: Willie McKemie Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2021, 11:05 Subject: Re: [EVDL] New York Times article about teen death by Tesla pic up truck on auto pilot is click bait. To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Cc: Lawrence Rhodes , One should never read Tesla news

Re: [EVDL] NEV is a stoopid idea. Moped is better

Point out some available in US, supported, semi-safe, reliable tuk-tuks, por favor. On Sat, May 22, 2021, 6:22 PM Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > Speed disadvantage. No price advantage compared to a more functional used > EV. A moped (tuk tuk style) has the advantage of less cost on insurance

Re: [EVDL] Dcbel Fast charging and solar home.

I wish the website was more informative, clearer, had more detail, etc. For instance, instance, I did not find what car(s) it is supposed to work with. On Sat, Dec 5, 2020 at 6:49 PM Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > https://www.ossiaco.com/ $5k unit off-grid or on grid. Cost effective vs >

Re: [EVDL] prius as generator

I successfully run microinverters on 36v batteries. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020, 14:30 John Lussmyer via EV wrote: > On Wed Jul 29 09:44:30 PDT 2020 ev@lists.evdl.org said: > >This might be worth a look: > > >

Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4

Also a shame they picked such confusing names. Bolt. Volt. On Thu, Jul 9, 2020, 20:30 Peter VanDerWal via EV wrote: > This is why I believed that the 2nd Gen Chevy Bolt was the perfect vehicle > for 90% of the population. > > I.e. for 90% of the population it has enough EV range for 90% of

[EVDL] Low power chademo charger

I have a neighbor who has a Leaf with a failed onboard charger. He correctly decided that the chademo charger offered by evseadapters was a viable alternaive to having the onboard charger repaired/replaced. https://wmckemie.blogspot.com/2020/02/rays-new-chademo-charger.html Testing reveals that

Re: [EVDL] Musings on a practical solar vehicle.

You should keep in mind that you only get about three hours of "good" PV energy per day. On Jan 2, 2018 11:57, "Lawrence Rhodes via EV" wrote: > > I think I've mentioned that an Ultravan from the 60's weights about the > same as a Nissan Leaf. Putting the Leaf drive train

Re: [EVDL] Leaf recommendations?

Avoiding braking under all conditions is crucial for efficiency. As you know. "Stop and go" MAY mean lots of braking. On Nov 29, 2016 6:38 PM, "Robert Bruninga via EV" wrote: > > You will probably get better mileage than I > > since you will have a significant portion on